Sono Bello Reviews - Is It Really Effective?

I have to say the main concern is if your doctor cares about you or his mighty dollar.

I went in for my surgery and Dr. Walek cared about my needs. I love this doctor, he is not money-hungry and he will not push for something he does not think you need like some doctors. He is also very compassionate. He knows his stuff. The day after my procedure I saw a difference. I wanted to get e.x done and he told me based on his observation he didn’t think I need it even though certain staff who handles the financial part was pushing for me to get it, Dr. Walek stood his ground and said "if the patient has doubts about scars and is not totally sure I won’t do something she’s not too sure about." Walek is amazing, if I ever need something done, he will be the only doctor I would go to. He is honest and very ethical about his work and he takes his time to do his work. Don’t worry about him rushing you so he can take the next patient. I ended up waiting an extra hour before he stated my procedure because he was working on another patient and did not want to rush. I’m waiting to see what I will look like in a couple of weeks. But I already see a difference the moment I removed the bandages the next day.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Had been considering options for body contouring for a few months, but still had a lot of questions.

Met with Mary at the Fort Worth location who spent an extended period of time to answer all my questions.

I am a diabetic with an A1 c of 5.9. Mary examined my body type and a medical history to assure me that I was a good candidate for the procedures I wanted to have done.

I am now comfortable with my decision to move forward with the options I have chosen and look forward to my surgery date.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

To start, when we signed up, because it was my husband and I, we spoke with Julie Amann. She was great. Took the time to explain everything. Very personable. Also, when I go in for follow up appointments I have Jakeita who is very caring and thoughtful about how you are feeling and if you need anything. She takes the time to call you at home also and check on you not many would do that. Last but not least, the girls at the desk are always smiling and helpful. Nice to see.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I had a GREAT EXPERIENCE at Sono Bello. On December 5, 2019 I had my stomach, waist, and back done here at the Sacramento location on Howe Ave, in which I have to say the STAFF is OUTSTANDING, the consultation was thorough, but the procedure was AMAZING. I DID NOT FEEL A THING. It's been 2 weeks already and I feel really good, I can touch my toes, hahaha, after 9 children and being 52 years young, it was time and Sono Bello brought me back, I feel 35 again. Thank Sono Bello, Dr. Tavazoli, I appreciate you all.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I am a retired Army officer and spent 23 years doing fitness daily. After 6 years of being retired and sitting at a desk job I developed flab on my midsection that will not go away with the walking that I am limited to doing. I can do light ab work, walk, and swimming for exercise so during months when I can't get in my pool the fat kept increasing. My clothes are all size 6, but when I started buying size 8 and 10 I knew I had to do something. My initial consultation was great. No whammies on cost. I was given a sheet with the total price and told to give a deposit and the finance options. I was initially surprised with the cost of $6000+, but I know that my quality of life was worth it.

My procedure was scheduled for 12:00 and I showed up at 10:30 as directed. They said I was 2 hours early and told me I was scheduled for 2 pm. I came back, only to be told my appointment would not be until 5 pm. This was the only thing that was inconvenient, but was actually a good thing because I did some shopping while I waited.

There was a little pain during the numbing process but the rest was not painful, only a "pulling" feeling from moving the device around. The nurses were very nice and informative. I got a garment to put on afterward and my ride was given the instructions. They put maxi pads on your cuts to catch the drainage but I did not have much draining. They prescribed Oxycodone and I only took it for the first two days to help me rest. I did my procedure on a Saturday and I went back to work on Tuesday. I could not wear the binder they gave me because it was impossible to sit and work with it on. I improvised with a similar product. I have mild swelling still - 5 days later, but can already see the results. I am 5'9" and normally 140 but got up to 163 when I decided to get the procedure. I did CoolSculpting a year prior at a cost of $1,200 and it did not work one bit. They told me it would take up to 3 sessions to see results. That's $3,600 and hoping it worked. The TriSculpt option gave instant results (despite the swelling) and I paid a slightly higher cost than CoolSculpting would have been after 3 treatments. Convenience is worth the additional cost.

The swelling, minor pain, and cost were expected and written clearly in the instructions and initial appt.

Sure, it was costly, but at almost 50 years old, I am looking for long-term quality of life changes. I realized that my diet and my sedentary work-life contributed to my fat. Now I am excited to get up, cook my lunch, pack my lunch and water bottles and when I am at work I walk 10 minutes every hour. This summer I will sport that bikini again without my belly hanging over the bottoms!

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Dr. Vega is all I can think about right now. She's the best, hands down. Forever my superstar! Mattie Zapata, I'm thanking GOD for you being concerned about me and doing your absolute best to take care of my problem. Love you guys for just caring about me and making sure I was satisfied.

Length of Use: 2+ years

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Hello All, I went to the Manhattan office to register and obtain pricing. I was greeted by an awesome consultant. I was told the cost and got excited to get the surgery started. I gave them a date that I needed for the surgery to be completed on. I went to the Westchester office to have both surgeries done by Dr. Berger. Then I went back to the office for my follow-up and that's when I notified the nurse that I was disappointed. She obviously asked why. I said I was expecting a lot of pain but I was up and about the next day. Thanks Dr. Berger for your painless surgeries, I will and have recommended patients to the Sono Bello Office.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I had my procedure done a little over a week ago. I had my upper and lower abdomen done including the EX procedure, where they cut off the loose skin. I also had my back rolls and upper hips done.

Reading all of these bad reviews is quite disheartening. Although I feel bad for the patients who had bad experiences, what about those patients who have good results? Working in a sales position prior, most people comment on what "was bad" but not the good aspects of their experience. When a person is looking into ANY type of medical procedure, I am here to say "DO YOUR HOMEWORK!" There are risks involved in ALL procedures, and a person needs to understand this BEFORE having anything done! A person needs to research the facility, staff, doctor and, most importantly, the procedure itself. There are NO guarantees on ANY medical procedure; it is a risk a person personally takes themselves.

I can, in all honesty, say that so far my experience was good. The sales tactics used ARE high pressure, however, I had already made my mind up BEFORE meeting with her, so I was prepared. My doctor was more than informative! He told me UPFRONT that I may not achieve the results I was looking for and the procedure was NOT painless. He informed me of everything to expect, what not to expect, and what he could and could not do for me personally. During the procedure, he talked to me continuously, and I was able to watch the fat that was taken out of my body. The pain medicine was not enough during the procedure, so I mentioned that to the doctor and he did not hesitate to give me more so I would be more comfortable.

Reading all of the negative reviews on here does put some fear in me, however, it was MY choice to have this done and I can only hope for the best. I can say I noticed a difference immediately and am looking forward to the swelling subsiding and the final result. I DO KNOW it will take time and will be up to ME to maintain the results. I was informed before the procedure that my weight would not change much, and I feel I now have a responsibility to work on maintaining my results by changing my eating and lifestyle habits.

For anyone considering this procedure, DO YOUR HOMEWORK FIRST and realize it is not a MIRACLE PROCEDURE, it is up to us individually to make changes for lasting results. The procedure during and after is painful, but it would be painful whether a person chooses Sono Bello or another facility.

I am looking forward to moving forward with a healthier lifestyle to maintain my 'new' body. I am personally taking responsibility to make that happen, as others should as well. The staff at the Columbus facility has been more than kind and helpful! I will definitely return for another procedure in the future. I would also recommend the Columbus facility to any woman needing a boost in confidence.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The staff at this office is amazing. Everyone is very friendly. My consultation was with LauraLee and she was amazing. She is the reason I decided to go for it. After her, meeting with my nurse at pre-op to my nurse during the procedure and doctor were all very pleasant. Amanda, you were a great nurse and Dr. G...I truly enjoyed you.

After reading some of the other reviews, which I should have done before, I do agree it is pricey. So far, with my experience, it has been worth it and I am hoping that a few weeks after my surgery (one week today) that I will be able to to rate them 5 stars. Until my swelling goes down, I won't see results. So more shall be revealed.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

You can really tell Sono Bello puts a lot of thought into whom they hire to be on their team. All the staff are sweet and helpful. The post-op results I see are great. When they showed me my before and after pictures, I was in shock. I don’t even remember being that large! It’s crazy how much they are able to take while you are awake. They are great at what they do.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This review is for the Sonobello location in Green Wood Village off Belleview. Since my surgery, I lost about 2 dress sizes. It may not sound like a lot but my clothing fits a lot better. I don't hate shopping anymore I am grateful and happy.

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend